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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,964 and 38,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,964 and 38,280 is: 61,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964 : 38,280 = 38,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964/38,280 = 38,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964x = 38,280 × 38,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964x = 1,465,358,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,358,400/23,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,148.32

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